i know that when my kids fill me with lots of I will do's i don't necessarily belive it..but when i see the animal it is hard not to buckle...This is the first time in my life i haven't birds or fish, or little guys rodent wise (not like the ones that live in the walls) i do know that two dogs is enough for me now, what i can afford, and give proper attention to. My mom should have said no much more, there were too many when i was growing up and shelter food and water are not fair when an animal could have had loads of attention, shelter food and water from someone else. that is the main thing to consider..are you around enough to give both dogs equal and special attention?